Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sydney (Mascot)
21h 33m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 17,013 km (10,571 miles) and takes approximately 21h 33m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 55°, passing near 31.5° N, 109.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 56m | 31h 21m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 49m | 22h 14m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 54m | 19h 19m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20h 01m | 20h 26m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAN | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| ICAO | EGCC | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 21h 33m. The great-circle distance is 17,013 km (10,571 miles, 9,186 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 55°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from Sydney (Mascot)?
17,013 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,571 miles or 9,186 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAN and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 17,013 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 33m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Manchester, Greater Manchester
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.